Developed in partnership with Dr. Chris Powers, the Powers Return-to-Sport Assessment add-on provides users with a user-friendly method for analyzing movement quality, using peer-reviewed research by Straub and Powers (2025).

About Dr. Chris Powers

Dr. Chris Powers, the founder of the Movement Performance Institute, is a leading expert in biomechanics and movement analysis. With a wealth of experience and a strong foundation in research, Dr. Powers has developed methodologies that focus on optimizing human movement to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. His innovative approaches have influenced countless practitioners in the field, and the Powers Running Assessment is a testament to his commitment to advancing running biomechanics.

What is the Powers Return-to-Sport Assessment?

The Powers Return-to-Sport Assessment translates Dr. Christopher Powers’ movement assessment methodology into a guided, clinic-friendly workflow that uses synchronized frontal and sagittal video to evaluate movement quality across a standardized series of athletic tasks with 2D markerless analysis.

  • 2D Markerless Video – a camera-based workflow that captures 2D mechanics without the need for physical markers or sensors

A purpose-built report presents summary results first, followed by activity-level scores, category visualizations, and annotated snapshots from both camera views.  Dynamic scoring supports bilateral, single-side, and partial protocols, keeping the evaluation aligned with the activities actually completed.

Key Features of the Powers Return-to-Sport Assessment:

  • Guided Multi-View Capture: Record movement using synchronized frontal and sagittal camera views for standardized assessments.
  • Automated Movement Scoring: Analyze movement quality with 2D markerless tracking and automated rubric-based scoring.
  • Flexible Assessment Protocols: Support bilateral, unilateral, or partial testing workflows based on clinical needs.
  • Presentation-Ready Reporting: Summarize results with score bars, radar charts, and annotated snapshots in a dedicated report.

Integrating the Powers Return-to-Sport Assessment into your clinical workflow provides a structured, objective approach to evaluating movement quality after injury. Through guided 2D markerless analysis, automated scoring, and standardized reporting, clinicians can confidently assess return-to-sport readiness while delivering consistent, repeatable evaluations that support informed decision-making.